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Details of reunions and social meetings from 2017 onwards will appear below.  To view photos of past events, click on events archive.

Annual Reunion and AGM

Friday 21st to Monday 24th September 2018


Itinerary:


Friday


  • From 11.00hrs, meet & greet at our reception desk in the foyer. Rooms available from 15.00hrs.
  • Arrive by car, taxi, train etc at the Ramada Resort Hotel, check-in with IOW Tours and RAF&DFSA where the accommodation has already been prepared for your arrival. All accommodation has en suite bathrooms, colour TV and tea and coffee making facilities
  • Don’t forget to visit the Association Shop, selling badges, ties, jumpers, etc available throughout the weekend.
  • Evening meal will be taken in the Newton Suite.
  • Rest of the evening socializing in general.


Saturday


  • 08.00 – 10.00 Breakfast in the restaurant.
  • 10.00 AGM in the Newton Suite
  • 12.00 Coaches depart for the brand New Museum of RAF Fire Fighting in Gainsborough where there are waiting to welcome you.
  • More details will be available on the updated programme on arrival.
  • Coaches will also drop anyone off at the Gainsborough Shopping Centre if preferred.
  • Coaches will leave at 1530 to return to the hotel.
  • 18.30 Pre Dinner Wine Reception in the Newton Suite.
  • 19.00 Gala Dinner is served in the Newton Suite.
  • Rest of the evening enjoying the entertainment and association raffle.


Sunday


  •  08.00 – 10.00 Breakfast is served in the restaurant
  • 10.30 Coaches depart for the Bomber Command Centre for a visit followed by a visit to the City of Lincoln. Coaches will leave at 1500 to return to the hotel
  • 19.00 Dinner is served in the Newton Suite. Rest of the evening socializing in general.


Monday


07.00 – 09.30:   Breakfast in the restaurant and depart after a wonderful weekend.




To download a Booking Form with full instructions click here

To view IOW Tours terms of conditions click here



Annual Reunion and AGM

Friday 13th to Monday 16th October 2017


Itinerary:


Friday


  • From 11.00hrs, meet & greet at our reception desk in the foyer. Rooms will be available from 15.00hrs.
  • Arrive by car, taxi, train etc at the Aztec Hotel, check-in with IOW Tours and RAF&DFSA where the accommodation has already been prepared for your arrival. All accommodation has en suite bathrooms, colour TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Note: All this weekend, there is a 20% off bar prices on the bar.
  • Don’t forget to visit the Association Shop, selling badges, ties, jumpers, etc available throughout the weekend.
  • Evening meal will be taken in the Culbone Suite.


Rest of the evening socializing in general.


Saturday


  •  08.00 – 10.00:  Breakfast in the restaurant.
  • 10.30:   AGM in the Culbone Suite
  • 12.30:   Coaches depart, for the Helicopter Museum at Weston-super-Mare.  See http://www.helicoptermuseum.co.uk/ for more details.
  • 18.30:   Pre Dinner Wine Reception in the Culbone Suite.
  • 19.00:   Gala Dinner is served in the Culbone Suite.


Rest of the evening enjoying the entertainment and association raffle.


Sunday


  •  08.00 – 10.00:  Breakfast is served in the restaurant
  • 10.00:   Coaches depart for our trip for a 3 ½ Hour River Cruise on the River Avon, taking in the wonderful sites of the river. Once up River you will be sailing under the Clifton Suspension Bridge. After the river cruise the coach will take you back to the hotel.
  • 19.00: Dinner is served in the Culbone Suite. Rest of the evening socializing.


Monday


07.00 – 09.30:   Breakfast in the restaurant and depart after a wonderful weekend.




To download a Booking form with full instructions click here

To view IOW Tours terms of conditions click here



Annual Reunion and AGM

Friday 18th to Monday 21st October 2019




Itinerary:


Friday


  • From 11.00hrs, meet & greet at our reception desk in the foyer. Rooms available from 15.00hrs.
  • Arrive by car, taxi, train etc at the Ettington Chase Hotel, check-in with IOW Tours and RAF&DFSA where the accommodation has already been prepared for your arrival. All accommodation has en suite bathrooms, colour TV and tea and coffee making facilities
  • Don’t forget to visit the Association Shop, selling badges, ties, jumpers, etc available throughout the weekend.
  • Evening meal will be taken in the Newton Suite.
  • Rest of the evening socializing in general.


Saturday


  • 08.00 – 10.00 Breakfast in the restaurant.
  • 10.00 AGM
  • 12.00 Coaches depart for Warwick Castle. Coaches will leave at 1530 to return to the hotel.
  • 18.30 Pre Dinner Wine Reception.
  • 19.00 Gala Dinner is served.
  • Rest of the evening enjoying the entertainment and association raffle.


Sunday


  •  08.00 – 10.00 Breakfast is served in the restaurant
  • Free day to explore the local area.
  • 19.00 Dinner is served, rest of the evening socializing in general.


Monday


07.00 – 09.30:   Breakfast in the restaurant and depart after a wonderful weekend.




To download a Booking Form with full instructions click here

To view IOW Tours terms of conditions click here



Annual Reunion and AGM

Friday 19th to Monday 22nd November 2021

 

Venue:  Citrus Hotel Coventry


AGM on Saturday morning


As a new Chairman & Deputy Chairman are to be elected at the November AGM, it is most important that we have a maximum attendance of members to cast their vote.  Further details and booking forms have been provided with the latest issue of Flashpoint.

Cost :        



All 4 options can be booked directly with SF Events via their web site here



Annual Reunion and AGM

Friday 18th to Monday 21st November 2022

Venue:  The Olde Barn Hotel Grantham


Friday

Saturday

Sunday


Further details and booking forms have been provided with the latest issue of Flashpoint.

Cost :        




Click here for full details

All 4 options can be booked directly with SF Events via their web site here



The Olde Barn Grantham

Annual Reunion and AGM

Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th November 2023

Venue:  Sketchley Grange Hotel and Spa


We are delighted to invite you to attend the RAF and DFSA Reunion Weekend taking place from Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th November 2023. The weekend will be held at the Sketchley Grange Hotel and Spa, Sketchley Lane, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 3HU. For 2023 your reunion weekend includes:


• Half board accommodation with ensuite bathroom

• Full English buffet breakfast

• Use of leisure facilities

• 10% drinks discount on wine, draught beer and mainline spirits

• Complimentary parking (subject to hotel car park availability)


Friday

• Arrival tea/coffee

• 2-course evening meal in private suite


Saturday

• Association AGM (including tea/coffee)

• Wine reception

• 3-course Gala Dinner in private suite with port for the Loyal Toast, raffle and entertainment


There are various options available to book:


2 x nights at £218.00 per person (Friday / Saturday)*

1 x night at £109.00 per person (Saturday only)*

Gala Dinner only at £60.00 per person (Saturday only)


To book your place please go to https://sfevents.wufoo.com/forms/raf-and-dfsa and choose your option; or alternatively if you prefer you can download the registration form here and then print and complete the old fashioned way.

We look forward to seeing you in November.


Sketchley Grange Hotel & Spa

Please note that any items for the agenda at AGMs should be submitted to the Association Secretary at least 28 days before the meeting, and should include details of the subject for discussion, a proposer and a seconder.

Contact details for the General Secretary are:

Mike Clapton (Mem No 704)
4 Fairfax Road
Cirencester
Gloucester

GL7 1NF

 Tel:  01285 655314

Email:  Fire.bucket@btinternet.com



PHOTO GALLERIES

2022 2023

Annual Reunion 2024

Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd June 2024

This year’s reunion has been arranged to coincide with the dedication of the RAF Fire Service Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum.  Accommodation will be at the Holiday Inn, South Normanton and full details and booking forms are contained in the forms below:


MEMORIAL DEDICATION

REUNION WEEKEND

SF EVENTS BOOKING FORM


To make an on-line booking, please visit https://sfevents.wufoo.com/forms/raf-and-dfsa and follow the

instructions to complete your booking. (Note: do NOT use 'www' as a prefix to the web address).